1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Call to Order:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Council Chamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Present: Council Member(s) Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez
Absent: None
Also Present: City Attorney McDougall, City Manager Hess, and City Clerk Clark Council Member Anthony arrived at 4:03 p.m.
Closed Session and Study Session Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Mary O'Hare.
Calling in to comment was: Charles Carnow.
There being no further response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session and Study Session matters, the City Council recessed at this time to the City Hall First Floor Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Hrachya Nersisyan v. City of Burbank and Joshua Paul Van Dam
c. Case No.: 24NNCV01767
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury - Auto Accident
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: Burbank Town Center - Burbank Center Stage Home of The Colony Theatre - 555 North
Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502
c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Onni Burbank Town Center LLC, 1031 S. Broadway
, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA - Peter Park; The Colony
Theatre Company, 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA - Heather Provost d. City Negotiator: Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director e. Terms Under Negotiation: Terms for 1. Sublease and Master Lease Modification and 2. Operating
Agreement
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 5:04 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Study Session:
2 1. Discussion on the Revised Administrative Draft of the Media District Specific Plan and Update on the Environmental Analysis
Council Member Rizzotti and Mayor Perez recused themselves as they both live within the Media District and left the dais at 5:05 p.m.
Amanda Landry, Principal Planner, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council inquiries. Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened at 6:19 p.m.
Call to Order:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Council Chamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:19 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of Reflection:
Mayor Perez held a Moment of Reflection to begin the meeting with positive and collective support for our beloved community.
Flag Salute:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Perez.
Roll Call:
Present: Council Member(s) Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez
Absent: None
Also Present: City Attorney McDougall, City Manager Hess, and City Clerk Clark Mayor Perez indicated there would be four (4) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in the General Public Comment and Public Hearing Public Comment periods may call in at (818) 238-3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
Announcements:
Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) 50% Off Adoption Fees; (2) Holiday in the Park; (3) Winter Wine Walk; (4) Heritage Commission Vacancy; and (5) Lil Squirt's Fire Safety Challenge.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of the League of California Cities 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo (BASE) Program Mayor Perez introduced Jennifer Quan, League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager, to present the League of California Cities 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo (BASE) Program to Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director, who made remarks. 3 2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Winners of the OurBurbank 2025 Halloween Decorating Contest
Mayor Perez announced and presented Certificates of Recognition to the following winners of the Our Burbank 2025 Halloween Decorating Contest:
Michael Reyes (Residential 3rd Place), Jeff Gritton (Residential 2nd Place), Tom Vice (Residential 1st Place), Harlow and August Dickens (Youth Category), and Palm Dental Studio (Commercial).
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 1-30, 2025 as "Burbank Temporary Aid Center Month" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring November 1-30, 2025, as "Burbank Temporary Aid Center Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced Jeanette Meyer, and Kimberley Clark, Burbank Temporary Aid Center Board Members, who made remarks.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess introduced Jose Calderon, Chief Information Officer, who provided an update on the Police and Fire Department websites and OurBurbank 311 App.
Presentations:
1. Presentation of a State Legislative Update by Emanuels Jones & Associates Mayor Perez introduced Kyra Emanuels Ross, President of Emanuels Jones and Associates, who presented a State Legislative Update and responded to City Council inquiries.
Reporting on Closed Session:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items and City Council took no reportable action.
General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Mark Scroggs, Mike Maroney, Susan O’Carroll, Dan K., Meghan B., Jomo, Mary O’Hare, John Gerro, Jo Pimienta, Elizabeth Bax, Corey Mensing, and Joe Dvoracek.
Calling in to comment was: Stuart Weisfeld.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Consent Calendar:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Mayor Perez, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES:
Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None.
Council Member Mullins requested a brief report on Item No. 6, and Riad Sleiman, Chief Assistant General Manager - Burbank Water and Power, responded to Council inquiries. 4 1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of October 14, 2025; the Special Meeting of October 21, 2025; the Dark Meeting of October 21, 2025; the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2025; and the Dark Meetings of November 4 and November 11, 2025.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design-Build Contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. and Delegating Authority to Approve Plans and Specifications for Shade Structures at Robert E. Gross Park Ballfields RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,664
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DESIGN-BUILD
CONTRACT WITH LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. AND DELEGATING
AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SHADE STRUCTURES AT ROBERT E. GROSS PARK BALLFIELDS.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule No. 1419 – Roof Replacements and/or Restoration – Multiple Buildings Project with Danny Letner Inc. dba Letner Roofing Company; Findings of CEQA Exemption 15301(a)(b)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,665
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1419 – ROOF REPLACEMENTS AND/OR RESTORATION – MULTIPLE
BUILDINGS PROJECT WITH DANNY LETNER INC., DBA LETNER ROOFING COMPANY.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Determining a Public Necessity and Permitting the Prime Contractor to Add Subcontractors to the Community Services Building Security Upgrades Project
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,666
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
DETERMINING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND PERMITTING THE PRIME CONTRACTOR TO ADD SUBCONTRACTORS, CORRADINI CORP. AND
PLATINUM GLASS CORPORATION, TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
BUILDING SECURITY UPGRADES PROJECT.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Updated Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Service
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,667
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK 5 ADOPTING THE UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING
UTILITY SERVICE.
6. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citywide Fee Schedule to Approve the Updated Burbank Water and Power Electric Vehicle Charging Rates, Solar Net Billing Rate, Lifeline Discount, and Miscellaneous Service Fees
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,668
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, AMENDING ARTICLE X, SECTION 1, SECTION 10, AND SECTION 11, AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 9 OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE TO APPROVE THE UPDATED RATES AND FEES.
7. Approval of the Burbank Hospitality Association Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Report
Approve the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Burbank Hospitality Association Annual Report pursuant to Section 36650 of the California Street and Highways Code.
8. Appointment of Members to the Youth Board for the 2025-26 School Year Appoint students to serve a one-year term on the Youth Board based on school recommendations and submitted applications.
Public Hearing:
1. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings and to Renew the Burbank Tourism Business Improvement District The Public Hearing was opened at 8:07 p.m. There were no Conflict-of-Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents, and that one written correspondence was received.
Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council Inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Jamie Keyser and Kristin Perry.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:17 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Mullins, to:
6 RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,669
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS AND
RENEWAL OF THE BURBANK TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None.
Reports to Council:
1. Approval of a Final Project Alignment for the Chandler Bikeway Extension Project
David Kriske, Assistant Director of Community Development - Transportation & Planning, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries. Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Eddy Polon and Corey Mensing.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Takahashi, seconded by Mayor Perez, to approve a final project alignment for the Chandler Bikeway Extension Project. The motion carried 4-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: Rizzotti.
Mayor Perez left the dais at 9:54 p.m.
2. Review of the General Fund’s Financial Status as of September 30, 2025 Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries. Justin Hess, City Manager, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Mayor Perez returned to the dais at 10:20 p.m.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to note and file.
Council Comments:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
7 Council Member Mullins requested an informational memo on landscape removal in the Rancho area, including whether the shrubs can be replaced.
Vice Mayor Takahashi requested an informational memo on the community/special events process, including requirements for hosting events and applicable insurance requirements.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p.m. to Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Nikki Perez________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
_s/Kimberley Clark___________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
APPROVED DATE: November 25, 2025